Obituaries

Jan 29, 2019

Borowko, Margaret A. (Crozier) of Hingham, died January 29, 2019.

Margaret was raised and educated in North Quincy and lived in Hingham for many years.

In her early years she worked as a librarian at the Thomas Crane Library in Quincy, and was instrumental in the opening of the medical library at Carney Hospital in Boston. She was fiercely devoted...

Jan 28, 2019

Christopher W. “Chris” McCallum, of Bridgewater, formerly of Quincy, passed away on January 28, 2019 at the Boston Medical Center. He was 44.

Born in Boston, he was raised in Squantum and attended local schools. Chris graduated from North Quincy High School in 1992 and was a graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a BS in Engineering and MS...

Jan 28, 2019

Felishia Ann  Caraway-Mudd of Plymouth, formerly of Hingham and Abington, died on January 28, 2019 after her battle with addiction. She was 23.

Felishia graduated from Hingham High School and attended Anna Maria College and Quincy College. She will be remembered for her good heart. She was fun, generous and loving. Among the many things she enjoyed were shopping, makeup,...

Jan 28, 2019

Buckley, Robert William, of Braintree, originally from Dorchester, died January 28, 2019.

Loving husband for 68 years to Pauline A. (Tilley) Buckley. Son of the late Lawrence and Marion F. (Newman) Buckley. Loving brother of Jean M. Buckley of Fortuna, CA and predeceased by 4 brothers; Lawrence, Leo, Neal and William and 3 sisters; Joy (Dolores) Porsley, Eleanor Buckley and...

Jan 28, 2019

QUINCY– Donald H. Spink, Sr. passed away on January 28, 2019 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth following a brief illness. He was 87.

Don was a lifelong resident of Quincy, son of the late Harold and Ethel (Heath) Spink. A 1949 graduate of Quincy High School, he served overseas as a corporal in the United States Army during the...

Jan 28, 2019

Richard A. “Dick” Igo Sr., a 40 year resident of Hingham, passed away Monday evening, January 28, 2019 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, he was 85.

Born and raised in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Peter and Emma (Desrosier) Igo.  Richard earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern University, and also played hockey, football, and basketball...

Jan 27, 2019

Robert J. O’Leary Sr., 88, a retired Boston Police Sergeant, died peacefully on January 27, 2019.

Born in Mission Hill Roxbury, Mr. O’Leary began his lifelong dedication to service in 1951 when he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. After serving during the Korean War, Mr. O’Leary left to work as a prison guard at the old Charlestown State Prison...

Jan 27, 2019

Jan 26, 2019

Barbara A. (Brett) O’Brien, of Weymouth, passed away on January 26, 2019. Barbara was born in Boston to the late Lauren and Helen (Brett) Agresta. She grew up in Roxbury and Dorchester and worked many years as a waitress in Boston and also did some hairdressing. Barbara enjoyed crocheting, going to Foxwoods, live musical entertainment and spending time with her...

Jan 26, 2019

Frank W. Ericson of Bridgewater, passed away January 26, 2019.

Frank grew up in Milton, graduated from Milton High School and graduated from Boston University after serving in the Navy.  He worked for many years as a bank officer at New England Merchants National Bank.  Frank lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed traveling over the years with his...

Jan 26, 2019

McLaughlin, Patricia M. (Biondi) of Quincy, formerly of Boston, passed away January 26, 2019 peacefully at at the home of her granddaughter Cheryl and her husband Dennis in the loving care of Pat’s family.

Pat was born in Boston, raised her children there settling in Quincy. She adored her family and friends, always reaching out and keeping everyone together. An...

Jan 26, 2019

Rita M. (O’Leary) Toland of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 26, 2019.

Rita was born and raised in the Fort Hill area of Roxbury where she had many wonderful neighbors and created many happy memories. Rita married her husband, Frank, in 1950 and moved to South Weymouth where they raised their children alongside...

Jan 25, 2019

Glennon, Margaret M. (Cleary) of Weymouth, formerly of East Boston, passed away on January 25, 2019 after a brief illness.

Marge enjoyed traveling with family members, luncheons with friends and adoring her grandchildren. She kept in touch with her Newfoundland relatives and enjoyed spending evenings with her community friends at Union Towers. She was devoted to her immediate and extended...

Jan 25, 2019

Francis “Frank” X. Quirk (92) died peacefully in his home on Friday, January 25, 2019 surrounded by his wife, Louise, six children, their spouses and his grandchildren.

Born in Boston, MA on July 17, 1926 to Thomas and Mary Quirk, he lived in South Boston – “Southie” for 38 years. He is pre-deceased by his siblings Thomas, Joseph, Mary (Furlong),...

Jan 25, 2019

Jan 25, 2019

Lyons, Carolyn of Quincy, died January 25, 2019.

Carolyn adored her family, her dogs Peepers and Nibsy, and being life of the party. She hosted parties for all of her friends, loved Christmas and decorating her house to be a Winter Wonderland, was an amazing artist, and enjoyed painting, sketching, and arts and crafts. She was proud of her...

Jan 24, 2019

Faletra, Anthony R., A lifelong resident of Weymouth, 82, died January 24, 2019.

Anthony was born in Weymouth to the late Charlie and Marie Faletra. He attended Weymouth High School and was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He worked many years until his retirement at the town of Weymouth water department. Anthony was known for wearing his cowboy hat and...

Jan 24, 2019

Lynch, Fausta M. (Lucci) of Hingham, formerly West Dennis, died January 24, 2019.  

Fausta was born in Corfinio, Italy and came to America when she was 5 years old. She was the matriarch of a large extended family who adored her. She and her husband Bob were the glue that kept everyone together. For many years, the couple was...

Jan 22, 2019

Mary B. Schofield of Quincy, died unexpectedly on January 22, 2019. Daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary (Kearney) Schofield. Loving sister of John G. Schofield and his wife Margaret of Westford and Claire M. Sullivan and her late husband Eugene F. Sullivan and the late Thomas J. Schofield, Jr. Sister in law of Dorothy A. Schofield of Quincy....

Jan 22, 2019

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Silviu “GP” Nanu, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, passed away at the age of 77 after valiantly battling Stage IV esophageal cancer for 10 months. As he underwent 20 rounds of chemotherapy, seven radiation treatments, and three hospitalizations, he never lost hope, complained, or ever felt sorry for himself. His effervescent spirit inspired all those...